with leaders stands side, effort 2f out, ridden, weakened inside final furlong
held up stands side, headway over 1f out, ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near finish
overall leader stands side, hung right 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
always behind stands side
led far side pair, ridden over 1f out, no chance with stands side
chased leaders stands side, ridden, weakened over 1f out
in touch stands side, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed, no extra near finish
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders stands side, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
with leader far side, ridden over 1f out, no chance stands side
behind stands side, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders stands side, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders stands side to over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Mr Rooney would have claims if fit enough for his reappearance but lack of a recent run would be of concern and preference is for Moorhouse Lad, who gets the vote ahead of Greek Secret. The selection was good value for his win in a Newcastle maiden last time and does not to be harshly treated making his handicap debut off a mark of 82. Admittedly the selection has all of his best form over the minimum trip but there is no reason why he should not be as effective over the extra furlong and the colt has a decent draw. Mr Sandicliffe is also well berthed but the Barry Hills-trained colt took a long time to open his account and does not seem to be the most reliable of performers. Patavium Prince was good value for his win at Salisbury last time and while a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop him from following up, a faster surface may be. Damika now looks to be in the grip of the handicapper, while Ayr winner Rainbow Bay was well held off a similar mark at Hamilton last time and may now be best watched. Greek Secret has solid claims on form but could be better drawn and a safer bet looks to be Moorhouse Lad, who gets the vote.
Mr Sandicliffe 12-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 16l behind Collateral Damage (8-4) at York 7f 3yo hcp (3) sft in May.
Moorhouse Lad 13-2 (9-0) Made all, hung left from 2f out, soon clear inside final furlong, won at Newcastle 5f mdn aut stk (6) gd in May beating Lucksin (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Crosby Hall 25-1 (8-9) In touch stands' side group, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 24, 5l behind Misu Bond (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Oct.
Ocean of Dreams (FR) 3-1fav (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten, 7th of 9, 5l behind Grand Jour (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Damika (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 12l behind Gavarnie Beau (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in May.
Rainbow Bay 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Imperial Sword (8-11) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Greek Secret 6-1 (8-11) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (5) frm in May beating Peter Island (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Pushed along towards rear, ridden 3f out, switched left 2f out, ran on well to lead final 100 yards, pushed out, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May beating Arculinge (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
